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Yes, but unless your expungement is part of a plea bargain, you have to wait five years. After five years without arrest or prosecution from the date of the original conviction of a summary offense, you are eligible for expungement - but note that it's still at the court's discretion and not guaranteed.

Do you currently have an attorney? If not, it could cost you must more down the road - such as having a criminal record, losing out on opportunities because of it and having to get an expungement. That's not to mention the potential court penalties depending on your offense.

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